Biography

Dana Enders is a professional artist who relocated to Fort Myers, Florida, in 2020 from Atlanta. She is an established plein air painter who regularly participates in art shows and plein air events. Dana is active in several local art organizations and is Coordinator of the Fort Myers Beach Art Association's plein air painting group. 

 

Over the past year and a half, Dana has transitioned from acrylics to soft pastels and has been loving this new medium! Dana's paintings include landscapes and seascapes of the Southwest Florida gulf coast. She is drawn to paint subjects that are revealed or concealed in beautiful, dramatic lighting. She is also well known for her custom pet portraits. 
 

Current Memberships

2023, 2022 – Southwest Florida Pastel Society (SWFPS)

2023, 2022 - Alliance for the Arts

2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 - Fort Myers Beach Art Association (FMBAA)

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Gallery Representation

Coco Art Gallery - Estero, Florida

Coco Art Gallery - Naples, Florida

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Background

Originally from Maryland, Dana enjoyed painting in high school. She received her BFA degree with a focus in graphic design from Virginia Commonwealth University. In 1996, Dana moved to Atlanta and started her career as a graphic designer. It was not until 2016 that she started painting. Her artist mentor was her dad, Duane Sabiston, a retired art teacher, and plein air artist. Dana fell in love with outdoor painting and quickly realized that she no longer wanted to be sitting at a computer designing. Later that year, Dana joined her first art organization and started participating in art shows and outdoor art festivals.

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Contact:

Cell 770.401.1071

dana@paintingsbydanaenders.com